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Researchers Document Unusual Relationship Between Bull and Male Donkey

  • Researchers in Ethiopia documented an unusual relationship between a bull named Achille and a male donkey named Patroclo.
  • The animals were observed engaging in penetrative sex and other affectionate behaviors.
  • Their names reference Achilles and Patroclus, Greek mythological figures known for their intense bond.
  • This interspecies relationship provides new insights into animal social and sexual relations.
  • The findings were published in the journal Current Biology.
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